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R557 LRS

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,516 mi
Last recorded28,516 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 LRS
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 28,516 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damp around the front brake master cylinder.

n/s/r footrest slightly loose.

Fail 6 Apr 2023 28,516 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damp around the front brake master cylinder.

n/s/r footrest slightly loose.

Fail 27 Mar 2023 28,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

chain guide / roller worn

Pass 31 Mar 2022 27,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 27,006 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,950 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 25,923 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 25,435 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 25,435 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spindle loose Securing nut loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Seized (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 23,814 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 23,814 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear pedal (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 22,084 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,293 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 18,292 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,757 miles

Advise service of machine. Advise strip down/clean up of rear brake caliper

Chain adjusters loose (rear of swingarm)

Front tyre due for replacement

Pass 10 Jan 2011 11,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly sticky

How Reliable is the BMW F650?

Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 498
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 367
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 272
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 259
Drive chain excessively loose 131
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R557 LRS is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW F650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R557 LRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F650 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R557 LRS is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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